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1990-1996 Infiniti Q45
Date Published: 2/20/08

1990-1996 Infiniti Q45
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$1,100 - 4,200

Class:
Premium Large Car
1990-1996 Infiniti Q45
Expert Rating Summary
Category
Infiniti Q45 Rating
Performance 7
Fuel Economy 3
Ride Quality 6
Steering/Handling/Braking 5
Quietness 5
Controls/Materials 5
Interior Room 7
Room/Comfort (rear) 4
Cargo Capacity 3
Value within Class 5
Total Score: 50
Ratings: Maximum 10 points per category
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1990-1996 Infiniti Q45 Review
One of Infiniti's first models, the posh, rear-wheel-drive Q45 was the flagship of the line. It came only as a 4-door sedan with a dual-cam V8 engine and 4-speed automatic transmission. A driver-side airbag and antilock brakes were standard. "Super HICAS" 4-wheel steering was the sole major option, part of a Touring Package that included a rear stabilizer bar and integrated decklid spoiler. All Q45s had automatic climate control, power driver's seat, power sunroof, antitheft system, and power windows/mirrors.
Year to Year Changes
1991 Infiniti Q45: Two new options joined for 1991: a traction-control system, and the world's first production "Full-Active Suspension (FAS)" In that latter setup, computer-controlled hydraulic actuators at each wheel generate forces in response to signals from 10 sensors to counteract body lean, nose lift and nose dive, and fore/aft pitch on wavy surfaces.
1992 Infiniti Q45: Cars with the Full-Active Suspension were now named "Q45A."
1993 Infiniti Q45: Monotone interiors replaced the former 2 tones, and steering wheels and other items adopted color-keying.
1994 Infiniti Q45: The '94 Q45 arrived in spring 1993, adding a passenger-side airbag. The restyled front end featured a chrome grille and fog lamps. All Q45s now had front seatbelt pretensioners, softer leather seats, and wood inlays. Suspension bushings were softened for an easier ride.
1995 Infiniti Q45: Except for new alloy wheels, the Infiniti flagship carried on without significant change.
1996 Infiniti Q45: The high-cost Q45a dropped out, and V8 engines deleted variable valve timing. Q45 would be redesigned for 1997.
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